Opening times
Villa Hügel
Tuesdays to Sundays from 10.00 am to 6.00 pm
Krupp Historical Exhibition
Tuesdays to Sundays from 10.00 am to 6.00 pm
Park
Daily from 8.00 am to 8.00 pm
Sometimes Villa Hügel is closed. Please have a look into the calender.
VISIT
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Admission
Cash only!
| Adults & children 14 and older | Euro 5,00 |
| Annual ticket | Euro 50,00 |
| Employees of thyssenkrupp & the Alfried Krupp Hospital |
free |
| School groups | free |
| Teachers | Euro 5,00 |
Groups (> 20 persons) are requested to reserve in advance.
School groups
School groups can only visit Villa Hügel in conjunction with a guided tour.
Guides tours
Tours given by third parties without an official permit are forbidden.
The Villa Hügel was the residence of the Krupp family. You may visit the house and park during opening hours and participate in our group tours. Our guides take you on a journey through the multi-layered history of the Krupps to give you an overview – or, in the case of our special theme tours, a deeper look – at both the family and the enterprise. Our tours of the park point out unusual features, exotic treasures and examples of local beauty in the expansive, hill-covered grounds.
Would you like to book a private group tour? Please reserve in advance and specify your language preference. We offer tours in German, English, French and Dutch. Or consult our calendar to see if a tour is available on your preferred date. We recommend booking well in advance.
Of course, we also offer public guided tours every Sunday starting at 11.00 am, 12.30 pm, and 2.00 pm. There is no pre-registration: visitors can purchase tickets on site.
Kulturstiftung Ruhr
Visitors Service
Villa Hügel
Hügel 1
D – 45133 Essen
E-mail: info@villahuegel.de
Phone: +49 201 61 62 917
Fax: +49 201 61 62 911
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FAQ
| Category | Price |
| Adults | Euro 5,00 |
| Childen 14 and older | Euro 5,00 |
| Employees of thyssenkrupp & Alfried Krupp Hospital |
Free admission (with employee ID) |
| School groups | Free admission (reservation required) |
| Teachers | Euro 5,00 |
Please note: Admission tickets and tour group fees must be paid in cash.
Are disabled parking spaces available?
The main car park in front of the Villa Hügel contains two parking spaces for guests with Disabled ID.
Is the museum accessible for wheelchair users?
The public areas are accessible for wheelchairs by using a lift. There are two ramps at the front of the house to facilitate entry with a wheelchair. Only the rooms containing temporary exhibitions are not completely accessible.
Please note: Parts of the entrance area include historical pavement which may limit accessibility. The Hügel Park contains slopes and some unpaved paths.
Are disabled-accessible toilets available?
Both the Main House and the Krupp Historical Exhibition contain disabled-accessible toilets.
Food and drink may not be consumed inside the buildings.
Are you arriving by car?
Leave the motorway A52 at exit 27 ‘Essen-Haarzopf’ or 28 ‘Essen-Rüttenscheid’, then follow signs for ‘Villa Hügel’. GPS: Haraldstrasse, 45133 Essen
Ample parking spaces and two marked parking spaces for visitors with disability cards are available on the Villa Hügel grounds.
Are you arriving by train?
Take the S-Bahn S6, which runs between Essen Main Station and Köln-Worringen, to the ‘Essen-Hügel’ stop, then follow the signs on the footpath. (approx. 300 m) Note: Please be aware that the rail stop is not disabled accessible. Further information: www.bahn.de
Are you arriving by public transport?
Take the Essen tram line 107 or 108 to ‘Frankenstraße’ and from there bus line 194 to the ‘Zur Villa Hügel’ stop. (approx. 1,500-m walk
Further information: vrr.de
We appreciate your understanding that dogs and other pets are not allowed on the grounds of the Villa Hügel, including inside cars. Excepted from this rule are service dogs accompanying their owners (for example seeing-eye dogs).
A personal souvenir photo with a Villa Hügel backdrop? Naturally, photographs are permitted inside the buildings and on the grounds – but only for private use. Flash photography, tripods and selfie sticks are not permitted. Use of photos in publications, on the internet, or on social media is not permitted.
Commercial filming and photography are not permitted.
There is no food service available on the Villa Hügel grounds. However, there are various restaurants and cafés located near Lake Baldeney.
All prices are plus price of admission
| Tour | Duration | Price plus admission | Max. numer of participants |
| Public tour Sundays 11.00 am, 12.30 pm and 2.00 pm |
60 min. | Euro 3,00 per person | |
| General tour Villa Hügel (Standard) |
90 min. | Euro 60,00 | 20 |
| General tour Villa Hügel (short) |
60 min. | Euro 50,00 | 20 |
| Krupp Historical Exhibition | 60 min. | Euro 50,00 | 20 |
| Theme tour incl. introduction to the Krupp story | 90 min. | Euro 70,00 | 15 |
| Theme tour without introduction to the Krupp story | 60 min. | Euro 60,00 | 15 |
| Park tour (short) | 60 min. | Euro 60,00 | 20 |
| Park tour (long) | 120 min. | Euro 80,00 | 20 |
| Park tour park & house | 120 min. | Euro 80,00 | 20 |
| School groups | 60 min. | price upon request | 25 |
| Foreign language surcharge | Euro 10,00 |